Three-field versus two-field lymphadenectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A long-term survival meta-analysis

In the setting of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, controversy exists regarding the optimal extent of lymphadenectomy, while conclusive evidence regarding the advantages of 3-field versus 2-field lymphadenectomy remains controversial. The purpose of the present meta-analysis was to investigate the effect of 3-field lymphadenectomy versus 2-field lymphadenectomy on overall survival.

Source: Surgery - September 17, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Davide Bona, Francesca Lombardo, Kazuhide Matsushima, Marta Cavalli, Caterina Lastraioli, Gianluca Bonitta, Silvia Cirri, Piergiorgio Danelli, Alberto Aiolfi Source Type: research